Phoenixville Drug Crimes Lawyer

Drug crime charges can irreversibly damage your reputation and cost you your professional license. In addition, you could lose your freedom and spend years of your life in jail. 

If you face drug charges, the most practical action you could take is to obtain legal representation. A Phoenixville drug crimes lawyer from McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. can represent you and build your defense as we work to protect your rights and mitigate the damage you suffer outside the courtroom. You can count on us to handle your case.  

What Is a Drug Crime?

According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), drug crimes include the use, possession, manufacture, and distribution of substances that have the potential for abuse:

• Use: Using drugs includes taking a controlled substance orally, inhaling, or injecting it.
• Possession: Possessing drugs means you have a controlled substance on your person or in your car or home.
• Manufacturing: Manufacturing drugs means you produce the substance for yourself or others.
• Distribution: Distributing drugs includes selling or giving substances to others.

Law enforcement must have probable cause to charge you for any of these violations. If the police arrest you on drug charges, we urge you to obtain legal representation from a drug crimes attorney who can protect your rights and provide a defense.

A Phoenixville Drug Crimes Lawyer Can Build Your Defense Case

Drug crimes are serious, and the punishment can be severe and affect you for life. You not only could lose your freedom and spend years in prison, but you could also lose everything in your life you worked hard to achieve, including the following:

• Your job
• Your home
• Your financial independence
• Your relationships with friends and family
• Your reputation within the community

Needless to say, you have a lot to lose. So, how can a lawyer from our firm help you? Once you obtain our legal services, we will:

• Fight for fair bail: We will request your release without bail or work to keep your bail amount low so you can afford it. Securing your release is critical so you don’t sit in jail until your next hearing, allowing you to participate actively in your defense.
• Protect your rights: We will prevent the police and prosecution from questioning you without representation and advise you on what you can and shouldn’t say so you don’t incriminate yourself.
• Investigate the charges: We will take a hard look at the charges against you and the circumstances of your case. The more we learn about the facts of your case, the better.
• Gather evidence: We will build a defense to counter the charges against you by collecting evidence such as witness testimony and video footage. For example, we’ll show you have a medical exemption to use marijuana.
• Challenge the prosecution: We will contest the evidence the prosecution brings to justify taking you to trial. We aim to persuade the judge that the prosecution has a weak case or no case to secure a dismissal of the charges.
• Negotiate a plea deal: We have insight into how the prosecution works, giving us an edge if it becomes necessary to negotiate a plea deal to reduce the charges against you and lessen the penalties. You can always accept or reject a plea offer.
• Mitigate outside damages: We will work to mitigate the potential damage a drug charge can do to you outside the courtroom, including by defending your professional license so you can continue working.
• Communicate with you: We will provide frequent updates on your case status and work with you to build your defense.

Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. A drug charge is a long way from a conviction. So, having a criminal defense lawyer on your side in Phoenixville can benefit your case.

Possible Defenses Against Drug Charges

You face 15 years or more in prison and up to a $25,000 fine, depending on your drug charges and whether it’s your first offense. For example, facing a felony or misdemeanor charge can make a difference. Thus, it’s crucial to build a defense that persuades a judge to toss the charges in the preliminary stage or convinces the jury to find in your favor should your case go to trial.

We might offer the following defenses to your drug charges:

• Claiming the drugs are not yours but someone else’s.
• Arguing the police did not serve the warrant correctly or did not have probable cause. 
• Challenging the chain of evidence.
• Contending that you are a victim of entrapment. 
• If you have a medical marijuana card, presenting evidence that you have a doctor’s permission to possess and use marijuana.

Your assistance is vital because you can point us to evidence and witnesses supporting your defense. That’s why making bail is essential. In addition, we can build a defense on your behalf—and if you object to a specific defense strategy, we encourage you to speak up. We value your input.

Consult a Drug Crimes Attorney in Phoenixville Today

You may believe cooperating with the police and prosecution is the best way to prove your innocence or ensure you’ll get a fair deal. However, the police are not your friends, and neither is the prosecutor. Their goal is to convict you and secure a harsh sentence. Instead, your defense attorney will advocate for your best interests and work to reduce or dismiss the charges.

McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., understands how the prosecution works and how they will try your case. We will challenge them and counter their arguments. We understand how drug charges can ruin your life, so taking the proper steps to fight the charges can make all the difference. So, please contact us today to schedule a consultation with a drug crimes lawyer from our firm to discuss your case.